Flooding possible if dam collapses: IIT report

Flooding possible if dam collapses: IIT report Thodupuzha: A study by IIT Roorkie on Mullaperiyar Dam has suggested the possibility of a vast area around the 116-year-old reservoir getting submerged in flood waters within a short time if the dam collapsed in the event of a strong earthquake. Releasing the findings of the first part of the 'dam-break analysis' conducted by IIT Roorkie in Thodupuzha on Saturday, Kerala Water Resources Minister PJ Joseph said the study found...
08:33 PM, Jan 21, 2012
Mumbai residents fear worst this monsoon

Mumbai residents fear worst this monsoon

For residents of Mumbai, heavy rains have become synonymous with traffic jams and flooding of streets. ...
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Yamuna nears danger mark, evacuation begins

Yamuna nears danger mark, evacuation begins Yamuna on Saturday rose threateningly close to the danger level. ...
10:20 PM, Sep 12, 2009

Kosi shows signs of flooding, Bihar worried

Kosi shows signs of flooding, Bihar worried The water discharge has risen to 95,000 cusecs per day. ...
07:03 PM, May 29, 2009

Rains hit Mumbai, upmarket Juhu suburb inundated

Rains hit Mumbai, upmarket Juhu suburb inundated Juhu, a low lying area gets flooded every year during monsoon. ...
11:44 PM, Jun 09, 2008

Aftermath of China quake: Flooding threatens millions

Aftermath of China quake: Flooding threatens millions About 70 dams in Sichuan are in danger of collapsing. ...
08:40 AM, May 31, 2008
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